The collection contains papers relating to Irene K. Fischer's life as a geodesist and author including biographical and personal materials, such as awards, a biography, and employment records during her tenure at the Army Map Service. Correspondence is general in nature and includes both incoming and outgoing letters between Fischer and her colleagues. Writings include her memoir along with her husband Dr. Eric Fischer's memoir. Professional files on various subjects including geophysics, as well as photographs are contained in the collection. Her typed memoir is entitled Geodesy? What's That? My Personal Involvement in the Age-Old Quest for the Size and Shape of the Earth. There are also papers documenting her work with the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics.